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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.97, 1,118.39 and 563.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.97, 1,118.39 and 563.81 is: 844.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.97 : 1,118.39 = 563.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.97/1,118.39 = 563.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.97x = 1,118.39 × 563.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.97x = 630,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,551.05/746.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.15

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